Born and raised in Southern Illinois, Eric has been in the investment business for over 15 years.  Clutts is a registered securities representative and registered investment advisor representative (with LPL Financial), allowing him to offer clients traditional commission-based investing services as well as fee-based planning and advisory services.  “With all the changes and chaos in the financial industry this past year, I feel fortunate to be affiliated with a company solely dedicated to helping us serve our clients,” commented Clutts.  “LPL Financial Services, unlike many other investment firms making the news lately, is a pure independent brokerage, meaning LPL doesn’t do investment banking, doesn’t have exposure to mortgage-backed securities, and doesn’t provide loans or hedge funds.”  Clutts has lived in Carbondale since 1975.  Alliance Investment Planning Group is a locally owned and operated full-service investment and planning services firm located at 115 S. Washington St. on the square in downtown Carbondale.